Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownSeasonal Dessert Trio Recipe

Seasonal Dessert Trio Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

Mini Cannoli, Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Mini Cannoli

Vanilla Ice Cream

Method

Mini Cannoli

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Fold in mini chocolate chips.

  2. 2

    Fill Cannoli Shells

    Using a piping bag, fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture. Dip the ends in chopped pistachios for decoration.

Brownie

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla extract.

  3. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

  4. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

  5. 7

    Bake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 9

    Chill and Churn

    Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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